Re: Dan's involvement with the Fantasy Club

[Steve Ames <steve@ns1.cioe.com>]

Well said Preston. I sent a lengthy response privately to Lyle stating
that I also thought this vote was a silly idea. I don't know why Dan
flew off the handle over any of this (just a game remember) and I
certainly don't want any schism because of it.

> I have a hard time believing that people are actually considering taking
> a vote on this. Dan has been part of this organization for 22 years and
> he is the reason it is what it is.
>
> Dan is not saying that he will not implement rule changes. He wants a
> formal writeup (to avoid arguments) and wants us to test out the rule
> changes (to avoid unintended results). Dan has never said, "No rules for
> you!" he simply stated that because he is running the campaign that he
> wants a say on rule changes and he doesn't want us to come up with new
> rules behind his back.

That is an excellent way of expressing this. That was my original 
belief as well. That's why I ask for clarification after his statements
saturday and he blew up on me.

> Dan does have the final say and I think that if enough people think a rule
> change will add a new and exciting angle to the game that Dan will gladly
> agree with it. Dan is not the bad guy, he is just trying to make sure that
> he has a say in rule changes.  Don't make him the bad guy.

You da man.

						-Steve